Convection and Mantle Answers

Heat transfer within a fluid takes place by

Convection currents produce the heat in the Earth’s interior.

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When the heat source is removed from a fluid, convection currents in the fluid will

The transfer of heat by the movement of heated fluid is called conduction.

The transfer of energy through empty space is called

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Scientists think that convection currents flow in Earth’s

Mantle material rises in convection currents because heated materials become more dense.